Google's done it again with the recent launch
of their new program, "AdSense."
This program gives website owners the ability to generate cash
simply by displaying AdWords Ads on their pages. You must first
apply to be approved into the program; then they give you some
code to put on your web pages that displays their "Adwords Text
Ads" on your site.
The ads can be displayed vertically or horizontally,
whichever works better with your site's format. You'll also have
the ability to customize the appearance of the ads, choosing from
preset color palettes so the ads will blend with your website.
You're paid so much every time someone clicks
on any of the displayed ads. Google uses its technology to decide
the content of your web pages so only relevant ads are shown.
If you're worried about showing ads that may compete with your
own services or products there is a filtering system you can take
advantage of.
The buzz on the Net is you can make some decent
income if you already have some decent traffic. No one knows exactly
how much, since Google restricts participants from discussing
exact results they are having with others. You'll be paid every
30 days as long as you reach the 100.00 minimum payout.
If you sell your own products/services you might
not want to join Adsense, as there's no way to keep direct competitors'
ads from showing up. Adsense works best on information/resource
sites that have a lot of great content. Google does not accept
sites dealing with profanity/gambling/hate or violence. If your
site deals with any of these themes don't bother applying. They
also don't like pop ups so make sure you remove any you may have
on your site before applying.
For a quick review of what's acceptable, see http://google.com/adsense/policies
. You'll know within 24 to 48 hours if you're accepted, as
you'll be notified by email where to go and pick up your codes.
There are two different ways to add the Adwords
ads to your website pages:
Banner Format - Displays 2 ads in a horizontal
format like a banner layout
Skyscraper Format: Displays up to 4 ads vertically
in the right or left page margin. The majority of sites I've seen
prefer this method, usually placing the ads on the right hand
side of their webpages.
To apply for Adsense go to http://www.google.com/adsense/application-1
and fill out the short application. There's no commitment on your
end and you can remove the ads and cancel at anytime.
There's really no set website length or traffic
required to be accepted, but the rumor online seems to be you
must have a minimum of 50 unique visitors a day and a minimum
site size of 20 pages with good content. Again, these stats are
not set in stone just popular believe by many of the "experts."
For a complete overview, see http://google.com/adsense/overview
If you're really interested in running Adsense
on your website but are hesitant since you don't know what kind
of ads will be displayed there, I found a really cool online tool
at http://www.about-adsense.com/adsense-web-tool.html
Just type in your url and you'll be shown an example of the types
of ads that will appear on your site.
There are some other very helpful sites that will
help you to understand Google's new Adsense:
This site will show you how to make the most of
AdSense
http://about-adsense.com
Shows the importance of Adsense to the small business
person.
http://tinyurl.com/j4d4
How to increase your Adsense cash
http://AssociatePrograms.com/search/adsense.shtml
Dr. Ralph Wilson has written an excellent article
http://www.wilsonweb.com/wmt8/google_adsense.htm
As you can see, Google's Adsense can help you
generate a little extra income from your website and at the same
time may help your credibility purely by association. These two
factors together make very good (Ad)sense.
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